Model Shop Intern at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in New York, NY

Summary: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a collective committed to shaping a better future for clients, communities, and the planet. They are seeking a Model Shop Intern to assist with model building and shop maintenance under the guidance of the senior model shop manager and project teams. Responsibilities: - Ability to work under the guidance of the senior model shop manager as well as various project teams throughout the office to execute high-quality architectural models - Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively - Shop Maintenance: General cleaning + systematic organization, sorting supplies, managing inventory, and removing outdated materials, assisting with maneuvering and fabrication of oversized and heavy items - Model Building Assistance with technical tasks, including sanding, assembly and file work - Furniture Construction: Fulfilling pending furniture requests from the office - This positions requires a minimum of 15 hours per week on-site in our office Required Qualifications: - Current student in an accredited bachelor's program or master's degree program in architecture, engineering, or a related discipline - Some experience and proficiency in model shop fabrication techniques and tools, including table saw, laser cutter, bandsaw, and 3d printing - Ability to work under the guidance of the senior model shop manager as well as various project teams throughout the office to execute high-quality architectural models - Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively - Shop Maintenance: General cleaning + systematic organization, sorting supplies, managing inventory, and removing outdated materials, assisting with maneuvering and fabrication of oversized and heavy items - Model Building Assistance with technical tasks, including sanding, assembly and file work - Furniture Construction: Fulfilling pending furniture requests from the office - This positions requires a minimum of 15 hours per week on-site in our office Preferred Qualifications: - Proficiency is preferred in 3d modeling software such as Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit Required Skills: Model shop fabrication techniques, Table saw operation, Laser cutter operation, Bandsaw operation, 3D printing, 3D modeling software, Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit, Architectural model building, Shop maintenance, Inventory management, Furniture construction